Alpha/Gluco Amylase Instructions

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Alpha/Gluco Amylase Instructions

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Does anyone have a down-and-dirty set of instructions on how to use Alpha Amylase and Gluco Amylase? Everything I've read on the forums here is vague, but in a nutshell I've read:

1.) Add Alpha at boiling or steeping temp to break down starches.

2.) Add Gluco at pitching temp to help sugars to be further digestible.

Is this correct or way out in left field?

Thanks in advance!

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Re: Alpha/Gluco Amylase Instructions

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BucolicBastard wrote:Is this correct or way out in left field?
Is this correct.. NO or way out in left field.. YES

And you have already been provided with the guidance to that same question you asked in the other thread..
http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5063

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Re: Alpha/Gluco Amylase Instructions

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And there's this: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... =3&t=44271
Use the HD Google Search to find more. Leave a space after the URL and type "amylase" or similar.
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You'll also find some recipes in the Tried and True section which utilize enzymes, and give a practical description of their usage for a particular example.
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all enzymes have different protocol
even all high temp enzymes I've read about and tried have different sweetspots on temp and ph
best read up on the one you have or are buying
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Re: Alpha/Gluco Amylase Instructions

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Thanks everyone!
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